Business Confidence Stories - Page 10

Australian Stories

Business Confidence stories

Business confidence in Australia highest in 4 years

The IT industry is one of the major drivers of confident businesses in Australia that are more likely to invest in growing their businesses this year.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2018

Global Stories

Business Confidence stories

Entrepreneurship

New Zealand: A top five location for millennials to start a business

New Zealand has been ranked as one of the top three locations in the world for millennials who want to start a business.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2018

Westpac

Younger, female or Māori business leaders most optimistic – Westpac

A Westpac NZ survey finds that younger, female, and Māori business leaders are the most optimistic about the future, despite broader economic challenges.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Business Confidence stories

eCommerce

Should we be changing how we borrow and invest?

Borrowers and savers face a shift as New Zealand rates fall, prompting calls to move cash into productive assets rather than bank deposits.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Sep 2019

Auckland Council

How Takapuna became Auckland’s fastest growing suburb

House prices in Takapuna surged 30% to NZD $1.3 million, as council-led upgrades and new apartments fuel demand in Auckland’s bayside hub.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 28th Apr 2019

Auckland Council

Developers sought for central Takapuna transformation

The project will add a 3,000sqm town square and mixed-use buildings to central Takapuna, with work expected to begin from mid-2020.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2019

Supply Chain

Why Wellington commercial property investors are so confident

Record-low vacancies are pushing up Wellington office and industrial rents, even as investors weigh the risk of a proposed capital gains tax.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 24th Mar 2019

Risk & Compliance

Global trends that could impact your real estate strategy

Economic growth and measured construction are keeping real estate markets in good shape, even as Brexit and trade uncertainty cloud the outlook.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Sun, 24th Feb 2019

Fintech

SMBs buck trends found in 'negative' business confidence reports

Numerous 'business confidence' surveys this year haven't coloured the outlook for many New Zealand SMBs, says Xero.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Nov 2018

Fintech

Small business confidence dips in June quarter - ANZ survey

Some small businesses are feeling less confident about the road ahead, with business confidence falling to a nine-year low in the June quarter.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018

Sustainability

Contractors warn of construction gap in government transport policy

Civil firms fear a USD $2 billion lull in work could push skills and equipment overseas before rapid transit projects begin.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Jul 2018

Deloitte

Startup Dunedin launches Challenger competition for promising up-and-comers

Promising Dunedin startups could be in with a chance to learn from the best – and get $65,000 worth of services for their efforts.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jun 2018

Bank of New Zealand

Residential property price increases expected across the board

Confidence has climbed past pre-election levels, with survey respondents expecting house prices to rise in every market over the next year.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jun 2018

Government

Survey finds sharp decline in Auckland business confidence

1 year ago Auckland businesses were feeling relatively optimistic about the economy, but fast-forward to the present and that has drastically changed.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018